TOEFL-ESL SUMMER PROGRAM 2008
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GENERAL INFORMATION
We offer a seven-week, intensive program that integrates ESL, TOEFL, and SAT. Students attend five hours daily of English instruction with an hour of supervised study in the evening. The student to teacher ratio in the TOEFL/ESL/SAT program is 8:1, or lower, to provide for individualized instruction. (Shorter sessions are available depending on local school calendars.)
In our TOEFL/ESL/SAT Program, we use a variety of materials, up-to-date language learning techniques as TOEFL/ESL Program director holds degrees from the University of California at Berkeley (M.A.), Middlebury College (B.A.), and is ESL Certified (Scotland).
For advanced students, we offer an unabridged literature course as an introduction to taking mainstream English classes with American students in September. This prepares an international student for the rigors of studying material like Shakespeare, American and British poets, and contemporary literature.
 2007 Summer Program
On most afternoons-evenings during the week, our students participate in several activities, such as horseback riding, dance, and art. In addition, our campers will take 4 weekend trips, as shown below:
MAJOR WEEKEND TRIPS
July 26-27 Cedar Point - Ohio
August 2-3 Washington, D.C.
August 9-10 New York
August 16-17 Philadelphia
August 27-Sept. 3 Beach Vacation - Ocean City, Maryland
DAY-TRIPS
In addition to the major weekend trips, TOEFL/ESL students will also discover Pennsylvania. Activities include trips to Pittsburgh, Raystown Lake, Amish Market, Indian Caverns, and other areas of local interest.
 International meal
2008 SUMMER PROGRAM CALENDAR
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Saturday, July 12 Arrival
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Monday, July 14th Classes Begin
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Tuesday, August 26 Last Day of Classes
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Wednesday, August 27 Departure for Beach Vacation in Ocean City, Maryland.
- Wednesday, September 3 Arrival back at Grier School for start of Fall Semester
 Afternoon art activity
TUITION, FEES AND EXPENSES
The comprehensive fee of $11,500/student (paid in US funds) covers the following:
- Tuition, books and supplies for ESL course
- Placement exams
- Meals and room accommodations
- All on-campus social activities
- All off-campus trips
- Teacher progress reports
- Meeting student flights at local airports (Altoona or State College) or at Washington, D.C. Dulles Airport or Pittsburgh
- Seven-day vacation trip to Ocean City, Maryland
NOT INCLUDED: Laundry and personal allowance. Parents should open a student bank account at the school with an initial deposit of $1,000.
List of possible half-day and day-long Activities & Trips
Short, half-day activities & trips
Day-long Activities & Trips
 Trip to Washington, DC
Arrival & Departure:
By car: Campers arriving by car should plan to arrive at camp between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12. For your safety and the safety of others, please follow the signs and instructions from the staff guiding you to the appropriate loading/unloading and parking areas.
By plane: The Grier School TOEFL-ESL Summer Program staff will meet campers for arrival at selected airports on Saturday, July 12. There is no fee for this service, and arrangements must be made by July 1. Please refer to Airline Travel Information sheet or call for additional information.
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